SOC/Cyber Incident Response Security Analyst

TEKsystems•Richardson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our banking client's Cyber Defense team is seeking a Security Analyst who will be responsible for day-to-day security threat monitoring, detection and response analysis. You will manage security incidents and will work with senior analysts on known or suspected security threats. Reporting to our Security Operations Center manager, you will work on threat intelligence, forensics and incident response that adhere to best practices and recognized control frameworks.

Requirements

1-3+ years of relevant security experience
Practical experience with deployment and/or operation of commonly used information security solutions
Strong knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, and a dedicated and self-driven desire to research and learn more about the information security landscape

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field
GIAC Certified Incident Handler [GCIH], GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst [GCFA], Certified Ethical Hacker [CEH], Security+ or other equivalent security certification
Experience and knowledge related to the configuration and maintenance of security monitoring and reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Manage and support the log collection, security scanning, intrusion detection, content filtering, and other security-related systems
Review and triage information security alerts, provide analysis, determine and track remediation, and escalate as appropriate
Provide support for the log management and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions
Ensure authorized access by investigating improper access, revoking access, reporting violations, and monitoring information requests
Provide installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of security applications and appliances across all functional departments
May perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload